US4016972A
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Display container for neck chains and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-20
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1995-10-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a display container especially adapted to display chain articles such as necklaces and the like and having interconnected base, platform and cover portions. The looped portion of the chain article to be displayed is received within a channel formed within the platform and defined by an internal upstanding boss and outer peripheral edges. The edges of the platform are supported by a circumferential ledge intermediate the upstanding walls of the base portion so as to space the article receiving platform above the base bottom wall and below the transparent top of the interfitting cover. That portion of the container lying below the platform and above the base bottom wall is adapted to receive the excess length of chain not displayed within the channel, and portions of the upstanding boss are adapted to contact the cover top so as to maintain the chain within the channel. The cover is hingedly connected to the base portion, and means are provided in the form of tabs outwardly extending from both cover and base portions for suspending the container on a display rack or the like. Further means are provided for maintaining the cover portion in closed position. The platform also includes a pair of spaced star-shaped cutouts having slotted lead-in portions for receiving and grasping various thicknesses of chain so that the looped portion thereof to be displayed may be held taut about the upstanding boss to further enhance the display features of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmund Szamborski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/321; B65D75/322; B65D75/52; B65D75/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A display container for chains such as necklaces comprising, an assembly consisting of separate base, platform and cover portions, said base comprising a bottom wall having a peripheral bottom edge with interconnected side and end walls extending upwardly therefrom and terminating in an upper peripheral edge, the inner surfaces of said side and end walls having an inwardly extending ledge upwardly spaced from said bottom wall and terminating short of said upper peripheral edge, said platform having an interior chain receiving channel disposed therein, an upstanding boss disposed within said channel and a peripheral edge extending outwardly from said channel, said peripheral edge adapted to contact said base ledge to support said platform above and spaced from said bottom wall, said chain receiving channel having means for receiving a running length of chain, and wherein central cavity positioned beneath said platform and defined by said bottom wall, said interconnected side and end walls and said platform is formed for receipt of excess chain when a loop thereof is placed in said chain receiving channel about said upstanding boss, said cover having a top and side walls downwardly extending therefrom and terminating in a lower peripheral edge, said cover adapted for receipt of said base when said container is in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A display container for chains such as necklaces comprising, an assembly consisting of separate base, platform and cover portions, said base comprising a bottom wall having a peripheral bottom edge with interconnected side and end walls extending upwardly therefrom and terminating in an upper peripheral edge, the inner surfaces of said side and end walls having an inwardly extending ledge upwardly spaced from said bottom wall and terminating short of said upper peripheral edge, said platform having an interior chain receiving channel disposed therein, an upstanding boss disposed within said channel and a peripheral edge extending outwardly from said channel, said peripheral edge adapted to contact said base ledge to support said platform above and spaced from said bottom wall, said chain receiving channel having means for receiving a running length of chain, and wherein central cavity positioned beneath said platform and defined by said bottom wall, said interconnected side and end walls and said platform is formed for receipt of excess chain when a loop thereof is placed in said chain receiving channel about said upstanding boss, said cover having a top and side walls downwardly extending therefrom and terminating in a lower peripheral edge, said cover adapted for receipt of said base when said container is in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The display container of claim 1, said receiving means comprising openings having means therearound frictionally grasping said running lengths of chain so as to firmly position same within said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display container of claim 1, said channel being of generally elongated U-shaped configuration and said receiving means being positioned adjacent the upper terminus of each leg thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display container of claim 2, said frictional grasping means comprising openings of star-shaped configuration having a plurality of deformable segments extending therearound.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display container of claim 4, a pair of slots through said platform peripheral edge, each said slot terminating at said opening thereby providing means permitting access of said chain to said openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The display container of claim 1, said upstanding boss contacting portions of said cover top when the assembly is in a closed position to prevent the chain loop received by said channel from moving across said boss.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The display container of claim 3, said boss being of elongated generally U-shaped configuration and contacting portions of said cover top when the assembly is in a closed position to prevent the chain loop received in said channel from moving across said boss.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The display container of claim 7, said boss having a pronounced hump at the lower terminus thereof, said hump having relatively sharply defined supporting sidewalls adapted for contact with said chain loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display container of claim 1, said cover hingedly connected to said base at one end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The display container of claim 9, the peripheral edge of said base having an outwardly extending flange at one end thereof, said cover having a corresponding flange outwardly extending from said lower peripheral edge, said flanges in opposed contacting relationship to each other, and means for hingedly connecting said flanges together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
61 words
The display container of claim 10, including means for suspending said container from rod means, said base and said cover each having a second flange outwardly extending from their respective peripheral edges opposite said hinged connection and in opposed contacting relationship to each other, said second flanges each having an opening therethrough, said openings aligned for receipt of said rod means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display container of claim 11, said second flanges having noncontiguous portions to facilitate separately grasping said base and cover portions when opening said container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
The display container of claim 9, said base having a notched ledge extension extending completely through said end wall opposite said hinged connection, said platform having a tab received in said ledge extension and extending outwardly of aid end wall for ease in finger grasping when sid cover is in an open position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
The display container of claim 1, including means for maintaining said container in closed position comprising dimples outwardly extending from said base side and end walls and corresponding pockets outwardly extending from said cover side walls, said dimples received in said pockets when container is in a closed position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
77 words
The display container of claim 4, said cover hingedly connected to said base at one end thereof and said base having a notched ledge extension extending completely through said end wall opposite said hinged connection, said platform having an outwardly extending peripheral edge tab disposed between said pair of slots, said tab received in said ledge extension and extending outwardly of said end wall for ease in finger grasping when said cover is in an open position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |